Test Specialist - Weekend Nights

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Alamo, TN is seeking a Test Specialist for weekend night shifts to support quality testing of power bushings and related components. The role requires reading safety procedures, work instructions and drawings, performing tests to specs, documenting results, and communicating issues to engineers.

The position involves handling bulk bushings, insulating materials and related parts, with opportunities for on‑the‑job training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in product testing or quality assurance or closely related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend safety procedures, work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Tests condenser bushings to applicable specifications to meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Able to communicate test results and/or failure modes effectively to supervisor, design or manufacturing engineer, or quality department.
• Continuously train on new equipment or new processes required to test power bushings.
• Able to regularly pick up and manipulate up to 35 pounds safely.
• Accurately document and communicate test results and failures.

Skills

Product testing experience

Testing procedures

Education

Associate's degree or 2-year certificate in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0131106 Date Posted: 2026-05-21 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Test Specialist Weekend Nights

The opportunity: Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a Test Specialist to join our team.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Must be able to read and comprehend safety procedures, work instructions and assembly drawings
• Tests condenser bushings to applicable specifications to meet industry standards and customer requirements
• Works with bulk bushings, oil-filled and epoxy condenser bushings with porcelain or HTV silicone insulators, machined aluminum and copper components, glass and epoxy sight bowls, mineral oil, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and cleaning solvents
• Able to communicate test results and/or failure modes effectively to supervisor, design or manufacturing engineer, or quality department
• Continuously train on new equipment or new processes required to test power bushings
• Able to regularly pick up and manipulate up to 35 pounds safely
• Accurately document and communicate test results and failures

Your background:

• Associate's degree or two-year certificate in Engineering Technology, Industrial Electricity, Electronics Technology or related field
• Two years' experience in product testing or quality assurance or closely related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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